emissions regulations

A potential truck buying surge in anticipation of stricter emissions rules has been canceled.

The California Air Resources Board has passed a regulation that compels freight and locomotive operators in California to adopt technologies to reduce locomotive emissions and phase out diesel locomotives.

Forum Mobility, a startup in California, is focusing on zero-emission transportation by creating more charging stations and offering EV trucking-as-a-service.

Don’t expect the restrictions that truck manufacturers are imposing on Class 8 order intake to last. There’s too much at stake.

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The new president of the Truckload Carriers Association talks with an expert at FreightWaves about how environmental regulations and switching technologies impact the industry.

A diverse coalition of trucking groups is urging the California Air Resources Board to consider alternative solutions to enforcement of an emissions rule that would require upgrades to 2010 model year or newer diesel engines by Dec. 31.

“An earlier transition will allow more gradual changes, thereby reducing the risk of significant disruptions of the sector and of asset stranding,” the report said.

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“These international commitments are valuable, but of course they are no replacement for actual action on the ground,” said Timothy O’Connor, senior director and senior attorney of energy transition strategy at the Environmental Defense Fund.

The freight and supply chain sector is often categorized as “hard to abate” when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. AskWaves digs into why that is.

“Where we will see increased regulation and scrutiny will happen not at the fleet operator level but will happen at the OEM level,” said Cole.

Relying on fossil fuels to move people and goods creates a massive carbon footprint that the transportation industry is only starting to address.

A recent survey conducted by Convoy highlights how truck drivers, dispatchers and owner-operators view different sustainable trucking issues and regulations.

A Shell and Deloitte joint study addresses economic, technical and regulatory factors related to decarbonizing road freight.

Airbus sets sights on zero-emission aircraft powered by hydrogen

NATSO and other retail fuels industry trade groups urge states not to join the Transportation Climate Initiative Program.

Trucking is going sustainable. Find out the details on AFVs, FTLs, automation and what new regulations to expect next year.

Data mining and telematics are changing the way air quality regulators are enforcing trucking emissions regulations in California.

Phase 2 standards could tack thousands of dollars onto the cost of a new trailer.

VW settlement money is helping fleets replace polluting vehicles with cleaner equipment, but so far most of the money is invested in diesel, not electrification.

California passed a new rule curbing nitrogen oxide emissions from trucks, potentially setting up another conflict with the Trump Administration over the state’s authority to enact air quality regulations.

Six Northeastern states, along with Oregon and California, will create an action plan aimed at accelerating adoption of zero-emission big rigs.

Updated rule, if adopted, means at least 30% of all tractor trailers sold in California would have to be zero emission by 2030

California continues to enforce trucking-related emissions laws during the coronavirus outbreak, but regulators postpone public hearings on new rulemaking.

With 60,000-plus members, Timber Unity seeks to quash greenhouse gas emissions regulations.

Coronavirus impacts oil demand growth; electric cars have lesser emissions than 50 mpg cars; delivery companies lose $6 billion annually on inaccurate mapping.

Substantial point-of-sale incentives are available through a new voucher program funded by cap-and-trade fees.

Trevor Milton believes replacing diesel trucks with cleaner alternatives will improve the image of trucking and enable legislators to slash emissions.

The rule would require half of all new medium- and heavy duty truck sales sold in California by 2030 to be zero-emissions vehicles.

GM, Toyota clash with rivals Ford, BMW that are siding with California.

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Truck engine maker testifies on prospects for “net zero” pollution by 2050.

Maintaining strict emissions regulations and levying a carbon tax on freight movement will help reduce mortality rates due to air pollution.

The study adds fuel to the debate over what defines an employee vs. a contract worker.

Government audit finds no evidence that Volvo influenced EPA emissions study.

Fleets will not be able to register noncompliant trucks with the DMV.